Characteristics of rural Veterans using VA video-to-home telehealth or community care network for mental healthcare

Abstract: Objective: To compare characteristics of rural veterans using VA brick and mortar (B&M), VA video-to-home telehealth (VA VTH), or VA community care network (CCN) for …

Intersectional pain disparities and resilience in Veterans with chronic pain

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Although racial and ethnic pain disparities are well-documented, fewer studies have examined rural and socioeconomic disparities or investigated how identities …

Exploring mental help-seeking behaviors, health, and well-being in rural Veterans with chronic health conditions: A national rural health study

Abstract: Background/Objective: Veterans in the United States have increased significantly, with a substantial proportion residing in rural areas. This study aims to examine the …

Disability status, employment, and access to vocational rehabilitation services among rural Veterans with physical and mental health conditions

Abstract: Background: Veterans living in rural settings, especially those with chronic conditions, face unique challenges in accessing employment opportunities. Objective: This …

Differences in guideline directed medical therapy for rural and non-rural Veterans with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction

Abstract: Background: There is a high burden of hospitalizations and deaths annually due to heart failure (HF) in the United States despite effective medical therapy and rural …

Improving rural Veterans’ healthcare access through telehealth: Utilization patterns, cost savings, and transportation insecurity

Abstract:Rural veterans face persistent barriers to accessing timely and quality healthcare, with transportation insecurity emerging as a critical yet understudied challenge. In …

Engaging rural women Veterans in mental health research: A call to action

Abstract:Women encounter unique stressors during military service that increase their needs for mental health services and support (Mengeling et al., 2023). For example, more than …

Understanding the intersectionality of the rural Hispanic/Latino Veteran population: A scoping review of health-related challenges

Abstract: IntroductionObjectiveMethodsResultsConclusionsThe rural Veteran population is becoming more racially and ethnically diverse, with Hispanic/Latino (H/L) Veterans …

Addressing challenges and barriers to rural Veteran participation in clinical research within the Veterans Affairs healthcare system

Abstract: The execution of clinical research in medical facilities that serve rural populations and/or that have lower care complexity levels has been proven to be challenging, as …

Telecollaborative pain care for rural Veterans: The role of nurse care managers within interdisciplinary teams

Abstract: Background: Non-pharmacologic interventions are a first-line treatment for chronic pain. Yet, availability of these treatments may be reduced for those living in rural …

Veteran perspectives on priority areas for rural community-level suicide prevention

Abstract: Suicide rates are higher in rural areas of the United States, especially among veterans, and rural areas face many challenges that can affect the health of residents. …

Assessing the health needs of Montana Veterans: A community-based participatory approach

Abstract: We used a community-based participatory research (CBPR) approach to develop and conduct a mixed-Methods: needs assessment with a sample of 36 veterans. We gathered data …